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Mount Elbert

Colorado's highest peak and the second highest in the contiguous US. Northeast Ridge route is 9.5 miles with 4,700 ft gain. Non-technical.

ModerateRocky Mountain14,433 ftOpen Summit

Mount Elbert

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10°
Feels -11°FSummit · 14,433 ft
6:22 AM7:46 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

23mph

Precip

0%

Humid

12%

Elev Δ

+200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

12°32°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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12°

18mph

8 AM

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16°

18mph

9 AM

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19°

20mph

10 AM

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22°

22mph

11 AM

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25°

22mph

12 PM

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28°

21mph

1 PM

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30°

21mph

2 PM

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31°

21mph

3 PM

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31°

19mph

4 PM

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32°

15mph

5 PM

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31°

16mph

6 PM

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30°

15mph

Summit Conditions

11°F→−1°→10°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 155 ft gain

◎L1
Expedition-weight merino base

320g+ merino top and bottom — maximum warmth next to skin

◉L2
Heavy fleece + light puffy

Double mid-layer system for extreme insulation

◈L3
Expedition down parka

Heavy fill-power down or synthetic expedition jacket

◆L4
Hardshell jacket + pants

Full hardshell system — top and bottom protection mandatory

Summit Pack List

↟Expedition mittens↟Balaclava↟Ski goggles↟Chemical warmers (hands + toes)↟Emergency bivy↟Thermos with hot drink

Start Cold Tip

At these temperatures, DO NOT start cold. Wear full layers from the trailhead. Exposed skin risks frostbite in minutes. Turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Updated 6:25:12 AM · America/Denver

Updated Apr 19, 6:25 AM UTC

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